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W9JOS

Active1x3District 9

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderShepard, James

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationTerre Haute, IN

Grant DateMar 3, 2018

Expiration DateMar 3, 2028

W9JOS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Shepard, James in Terre Haute, IN. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 1 vanity application filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Shepard, James on Feb 13, 2018. W9JOS has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 42 units(Heavy (slower to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Nine Juliet Oscar Sierra

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

License History

License ModifiedMay 14, 2018
License ModifiedApr 16, 2018
License IssuedMar 3, 2018
Vanity Callsign GrantedMar 3, 2018

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Shepard, JamesFiled Feb 13, 2018
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Jul 10, 2026

W9JOS FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History